Aquaphor NYC Triathlon - Triathlon

Right in the middle of my AG. I actually did better two years ago on this swim; however I think I was more tired that time coming out of the water than I was this time.

Swim towards the middle of the river even more. Last time I was way too far left. This time I had people on my left, but I should have steered even further right.

Stupid people don't listen and don't have their bikes in an easy enough gear on the way out of transition. As a result they fall down and almost into me. Boo.

This was a fast transition. I opted for no socks which was a good move. I put my race belt on here instead of for the run and I might consider not doing so.

My average cadence was higher than usual because after dropping my chain I was scared of the biggest gear.

I dropped my water bottle at mile 2 and as a result had dehydration problems when I started the run. I dropped my chain around mile 4 and lost 30seconds or so of time. I wish neither of these things happened.

I went too hard considering the lack of hydration and paid for it later.

Got my wheel caught on the bike next to mine racking. The bikes were really jammed in there. I was very quick getting out of my cycling shoes and into my running shoes.

Learn flying dismount and leave shoes on bike.

I felt terrible just about the entire time. I went into 2mins run, 30s walk mode right away. The lack of hydration from losing my water bottle surely didn't help me here. I was over a minute off the pace I wanted to be at.

Dial it back on the bike a bit and have stronger legs left.

Cool off in the shade and wait for everybody behind me to finish. Cheer at the chute, keeping an eye out for the people I know.


I lost time when the chain dropped and I lost energy when the bottle dropped.


You can't beat the hometown race.